A departure from the normal topic as we are joined by local father and daughter, Ian Parkington and his 14-year-old daughter, Grace. Ian races in Formula Ford and Grace races Karts. It's a fascinating chat as we chat about their careers as well as the life of a young lady racer in a male-dominated sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access to shows and the chance to ask questions of the guests? Well, you can, ri...
Oct 27, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 15
On this week's show FHO Racing Team Principal, Faye Ho, talks to us about her new initiative for raising the profile of female racers alongside the racers themselves in the shape of Holly Harris, Scarlett Robinson, and Charlotte Marcuzzo. We also grab 15 minutes with Joe Francis, as he talks us through his toughest season yet and the switch to FHO Racing for the final two rounds of 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like e...
Oct 22, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 14
JR Performance are a relatively new team to the British Superbike support paddock but already have a Junior Superstock title to their name with Ben Luxton in 2020 and this season they are once again fighting for the title with Joe Talbot, ably supported by Liam Delves. We chat with team boss, Joe Richardson about his career in the paddock and building the team before bringing in the riders for a chat about their season and THAT awesome race one at Oulton Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Asher Durham is in his ninth British Championship season already and he's only 22. We caught up with him to chat about his career through the highs and the lows and also the difficulties involved in trying to race without big financial backing. It's a tough story at times but all told with the unerring positivity that Durham brings. Great fella, great listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access to shows and the ...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Craig Neve is a true racing privateer contesting National Superstock and the Ducati TriOptions Cup in BSB and the major Road Races (when they return in '22). A late starter in the sport Craig, is open and honest about his journey so far and the difficulties involved both physically and financially. Dan Jones has been racing competitively for what seems like forever and with a trophy-filled history in the sport already, it came as some surprise that Dan's had his struggles within the sport and wi...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 11
We're on pit wall with Australia's Ben Currie at Silverstone ahead of the BSB weekend. The Gearlink Kawasaki British Supersport contender talks us through his career to date and the story of how he ended up residing in North Wales as well as the obligatory Hire Car Story. Ben's a really engaging fella and one we'll certainly be having on the show again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access to shows and the chance...
Sep 24, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 10
First up, Storm 'Lord' Stacey joins us for a catch-up on his time in Bennetts British Superbikes so far before his team boss, Brent Gladwin, drops in for 10 minutes to have his say on proceedings so far. Then it's a trip to the support paddock once again as 13-year-old Honda British Talent Cup rider, Luca Hopkins, joins us for a chat - he's a real character and is noticeably confident in what is his first podcast interview. Luca has to leave before the end for a BTC meeting so we chat to his dad...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Steve Day is a voice known to millions of MotoGP fans around the world as the voice of the motorcycle Grand Prix series. He takes time out of his busy schedule between Silverstone and Aragon to chat to our host, Dave Neal, about his career so far with the highs and the lows and also how he became a children's author. It's a fascinating 45 mins with Steve and we round off with the usual Hire Car Story, but it's the one that he DIDN'T tell us that left us quite intrigued! Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Sep 10, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Experienced Team Manager, Iain Hopcroft drops by for a brew and a chat with host Dave Neal. The pair talk about what it takes to be a Team Manager, what's involved and why he enjoys it along with a look at his racing career and some of the riders he's worked with at Oxford Products Moto Rapido Ducati plus the obligatory favourite corner and best hire car story. If you know the riders who have ridden for Wilf and Iain, then you can take a pretty good guess as to who the hire car story involved......
Sep 03, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Josh Owens is currently out of action after injuring his hand in a crash at Knockhill during Round 2 of the British Superbike Championship. Owens is a really engaging character and it's a fascinating chat with our host Dave Neal about his history and how he came to be a British Superbike rider at such a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access to shows and the chance to ask questions of the guests? Well, y...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this Off Track special, Pedercini Kawasaki rider, Jayson Uribe, joins host Dave Neal in between rounds to chat about his WorldSBK debut at Most, Czech Republic. Since then Jayson has competed at Navarra with a much better weekend under his belt after the difficulties of Most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access to shows and the chance to ask questions of the guests? Well, you can, right here... https://www.pa...
Aug 24, 2021•31 min
Paddock chat straight from Donington Park as British GP2 Championship leader, Charlie Nesbitt joins us as does Appleyard Macadam Yamaha Supersport contender, Brad Perie before we round off with Honda British Talent Cup challenger, Northern Irishman Jamie Lyons. Each rider tells their own story as to how they came to be where they are now and the inherent struggles that the riders face through their careers. Charlie Nesbitt @ 1m 26s Brad Perie @ 25m 34s Jamie Lyons @ 1hr 30min 54s Hosted on Acast...
Aug 20, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 5
TV's Greg Haines joins our host Dave Neal somewhere in deepest Warwickshire to chew over the World Superbike season so far. The pair chat about the recent races at Most in the Czech Republic as well as the stories of the season so far and the welcome addition of James Toseland to the comms booth as he sits in for James Whitham when the races overlap with BSB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access to shows and the ...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Carrying on our dip into the younger side of racing we chat with Junior Superstock title contender, Jack Nixon and British Supersport campaigner, Scott Swann. Two very different characters but great friends - Jack, the 20-year-old Kent rider challenging for top honours this season after a stellar start to '21 and Scott, the softly-spoken 19-year-old from Northern Ireland chat with our host, Dave Neal, about their career path, the good times and the battles they've had on track as well as the obl...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Thorneycroft Racing is owned and run by 23-year-old Bradley Wilson, possibly the youngest team manager in the British paddock. Bradley tells the story of how the team came to be and how it's grown in such a brief period of time. Also joining us is Kentucky's Eli Banish and his dad, Tim, a 12-year-old racer making his UK debut in the Honda British Talent Cup under the watchful eye of talent scout, Rich Mortimer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support t...
Jul 28, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Taking a well-earned breather after a difficult start to the 2021 WorldSBK season, Leon Camier takes time out of his busy schedule to chat with our host, Dave Neal, about his success at home with three British titles to his credit and and talks candidly about his time and opportunities in the World Superbike Championship. We also have the obligatory favourite corner favourite corner question and best Hire Car stories to round out the chat. It's a good one, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we ...
Jul 23, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Friday evening in RICH Energy hospitality with Sidecars on track in the background was a suitable scene for a hilarious chat with one half of Chasin' the Racin' as Geordie lumberjack, Dom Herbertson joins us for a dive in to the world of Road Racing and his BSB weekend before Eurosport's Matt Roberts slides a chair across and brings an added and welcome dimension to the chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access ...
Jul 02, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Our intrepid host has been making a nuisance of himself in the BSB paddock again and returns with a quartet of chats. National Superstock trio Joe Sheldon-Shaw (apologies in advance for the sidecars in the background!), Luke Hedger, and Levi Day along with 2020 British Talent Cup winner, Franco Bourne who's now learning his trade in Junior Superstock under the watchful eye of Pete Boast. The audio is a bit up and down as Dave is still learning the editing side but he's doing ok so far. There's o...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 24
STK600 contender Simon Reid drops by for a chat with our host Dave Neal that covers his career to date. They talk about the chances he's had, the successes and what it's like to be a rider with a famous father (double world F2 Champion and multiple TT winner and Northern Irish legend, Brian Reid). We also cover his 'date' with Rihanna... yes, THAT Rihanna! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access to shows and the cha...
Jun 25, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 23
This week Dave Neal heads to the National Speedway Stadium in Manchester, the home of the Belle Vue Aces, for a chat with Director of Speedway, Mark Lemon and the Aces CEO, Adrian Smith. Covering the history of The Aces, the current state of Speedway in the UK and how good the new TV deal is for British Speedway as a whole, it's an interesting listen and great introduction to the world of the Aces and Speedway in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a tex...
Jun 18, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This week we're graced with the presence of Hollywood stunt royalty, Rick English. His resume reads like a Who's Who of TV and Film; from Holby City and Midsomer Murders to major blockbuster movies such as the Mission:Impossible series, Kingsman, Marvel Universe, Star Wars and the latest James Bond movies among many others. It's been an incredible journey for Rick with many stories to be told - too many for one episode so we cover the basics in this one with a return scheduled for later in the y...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This week Dave Neal chats to the 2015 Moto3 World Champion, Danny Kent, about his racing career so far. From Red Bull Rookie to World Champion and the on-track difficulties that followed, Danny talks candidly about his time in Moto2 and the struggles he faced before making the bold decision to step in to the STK1000 fray and earn his spurs on a big bike. After a one-off ride in 2018, 2021 will see Danny make his full-time debut in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship with the Buildbase Su...
Jun 04, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 20
It's a road racing special in this episode's pod, as Dave Neal headed to the legendary Oliver's Mount and checks in with Danny Horne, Dean Harrison, Tom Weeden and Davy Todd throughout the Spring Cup weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access to shows and the chance to ask questions of the guests? Well, you can, right here... https://www.patreon.com/join/9993138 RidinGraphics: https://www.instagram.com/ridingr...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Dave Neal hosts another trio of top two-wheel talent, with 2020 British Junior Supersport Champion Owen Jenner, British Speedway Rider Jye Etheridge and National Superstock rider Tim Neave finally collared for a chat about their 2021 plans! Loving the pod or got any feedback? Let us know! - daven@goi.agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access to shows and the chance to ask questions of the guests? Well, you can,...
May 28, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Dave Neal put on his poncho and headed to a remarkably cold and wet Snetterton in an attempt to find a few riders sheltering from the conditions... Put the kettle on, make sure you're wearing an extra pair of thermals and join us as we catch up with a handful of support class superstars; Brandon Paasch (British Supersport) - Daytona winner and British Motostar Champion 2019, Brandon is now part of the new Triumph setup in British Supersport Joe Talbot (Junior Superstock) - Riding for reigning Ju...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Today Dave Neal takes a trip behind the lens to chat with MotoGP photographer Rob Gray, better known as Polarity Photo. Rob takes us through how he became involved in motorsport photography, shares some stories from his time in the paddock and tips for getting that perfect shot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access to shows and the chance to ask questions of the guests? Well, you can, right here... https://www.pa...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 16
A little later than usual - Dave Neal sits down with James Westmoreland to talk long-standing lap records, BSB memories and endurance racing! There's a little bit of background noise our tech wizards couldn't remove - but we hope you enjoy, and we'll be back on Friday for our next pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access to shows and the chance to ask questions of the guests? Well, you can, right here... https:/...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Yorkshireman Dan Linfoot joins Dave Neal on this week's pod as he ramps up preparations for the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship, all whilst balancing his additional dad duties with the arrival of baby number two! Follow Linny through the ups and downs of his career, as well as the new challenges on the horizon as he and the TAG Racing team take the jump onto the Honda. From Suzuka to Le Mans, marmite helmet designs, and of course another hire car story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this week's episode - Dave Neal sits down with the World's Fastest Road Racer - Isle of Man TT Lap Record Holder and multiple TT winner Peter Hickman. Topics on the menu this week include how Pete's preparing for the new season with FHO, his Ohvale partnership and focus on developing young British talent, and quite possibly the best hire car story so far... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access to shows and the...
Apr 09, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 13
You're damn right we're doing a crossover episode! Dave Neal sits down with the Chasin' The Racin' boys to talk crash courses in podcasting, how a bit of paddock argy-bargy improves the sport and THAT peacock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Send us a text Support the show Would you like early access to shows and the chance to ask questions of the guests? Well, you can, right here... https://www.patreon.com/join/9993138 RidinGraphics: https://www.instagram.com/riding...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 12
